Ongoing border row between India and China straining trade ties, souring public perception
CUTTING DOWN ON BUYING CHINESE PRODUCTS
A recent survey has found that six out of 10 Indians have cut down on purchasing Chinese goods.
Electronics, however, were the exception.
“Chinese products dominate the electronics market in India, and no one can match the low prices range that the Chinese products sell for,” said Delhi resident Mahim Gupta.
“Indian companies and their products don’t come close.”
Another Delhi resident, Mr Ajay Jain, said he does not buy Chinese products, but believes people should be pragmatic.
“There are some products without which our industry won’t function. So for the time being, we just have to adjust. We have to do whatever is possible,” he added.
“But in the longer run, we have to bolster our manufacturing and make the entire supply chain ourselves. Otherwise, it is a dependence for so long. It is hurting us.”
Source: CNA